LAST Sunday's opening meeting of 2006 at a reva-mped Worcester Race-course was the first of 21 during the summer mon-ths.

The £1m modification of facilities can be seen at the popular Family Fun Days.

There's Ladies day on Saturday, June 3 which is also Derby Day , while there are also several themed evenings including Miss Worcestershire Race Night (May 6), annual Irish Night (July 12) and, new for 2006, Caribb-ean Night (August 22).

Charity will be the winner on September 3 at the Injured Jockey Fund Football Race Day, while the two annual charity days will be on June 3 in aid of St Rich-ard's Hospice and July 26 in aid of the Air Ambulance.

Considerable investment at Pitchcroft by Arena Leisure PLC has taken place over the winter months.

There's a fully refurbished Grandstand with three corporate boxes on the top floor boasting balconies over the winning line.

A new-look Severn Suite viewing restaurant, an extended Premier Enclosure bar floor and updated toilet facilities throughout the Grandstand.

There's also a new Owners, Trainers and Annual Members bar now nestling on the banks of the River Severn beside the Parade ring and a raised decking area for viewing in this area is planned for the near future.

The fantastic value Grand-stand Value package costs just £12 per person to include Grandstand Entrance, 2 x £2.50 drinks vouchers, a £2 Ladbrokes betting voucher and a race card!

Call 0870 220 2772 for more details, e-mail Worcester-races@btconnect.com or log on to www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk.